Yoon likely to hold summit with Biden in April to build on alliance
Seoul and Washington are most likely to reaffirm their commitment to denuclearizing North Korea, South Korea’s biggest security threat.
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Three-way talks back checks on North Korea, China
It mainly addressed Pyongyang firing off a record number of missiles last year and Beijing, that has recently been accused of sending a spy balloon over US airspace.
Bitter cold snap continues, heavy snow to follow in Korea
Just as soon as the cold wave abates on January 26, according to the authorities, heavy snow is expected in most parts of the country.
Will the Korean economy be outpaced by Malaysia, Bangladesh in 2075?: Report
All indicators of Korea’s demographic situation emit warning signals, according to a labour economics specialist.
US Fed’s half-point rate hike widens gap with Korea
Expectations are growing whether the central bank will take a step back on its monetary policy in line with the US or continue the steep hike to lessen the gap.
Premier Li Keqiang urges China-Korea free trade progress
Working-level talks have been underway between Beijing and Seoul on expanding the FTA to include the opening up of markets to the service and investment sectors.
Viet Nam, Republic of Korea upgrade ties to Comprehensive Strategic Partnership
Both leaders hailed the elevation of ties as a landmark change that will open up new significant opportunities in the Vietnam-Korea cooperation ties.
Unesco heritage list expected to add Korean mask dance drama
South Korea currently has 21 entries on UNESCO's Intangible Cultural Heritage lists. Talchum will be placed as the 22nd on the nation's list, if the decision is finalized.
South Korea joins discussion for drafting UN resolution on NK human rights
Seoul, which is now speaking out against Pyongyang's violations, is expected to co-sponsor the UN resolution for the first time in four years.
South Korea begins major Hoguk field training exercise amid North Korea’s saber-rattling
The 12-day exercise will continue until Oct 28 with the participation of the Army, Navy and Air Force and Marine Corps amid simmering tensions between the two Koreas.